Benzinger Dam

Benzinger Dam is an earth dam located in Culpeper County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Benzinger Dam

The primary purpose of Benzinger Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Benny L. Adams (private). It impounds the Tr-jonas Creek.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCulpeper
River/StreamTr-jonas Creek
Coordinates38.51420, -77.95870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage138 acre-ft
Max Storage138 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBenny L. Adams
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA047011
Federal IDVA047011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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